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    Nov 8, 2007, 05:44 PM
    1977 Chevy Van will not start
    Hello. I have a 1977 chevy van that will not start. Battery is new, only a few months old. It ran fine a few weeks ago. It did sit without running for about a week when I attempted to start, it acts like it wants to but won't. The lights come on and the belts and fan turn but just won't kick over the whole way. I spoke to someone who told me to spray some carburetor cleaner and if it started, it could be a fuel pump issue. I did spray some carb cleaner around the carb walls and it almost started but stopped just short. I sprayed a little more and tried again, now it seems like the battery is drained because the belts and fan will not turn.

    Thanks,
    Tom
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    Nov 8, 2007, 06:18 PM
    . Ensure battery is fully charged and connections are clean.
    . Check all under-dash and under-hood fuses with a test light or multimeter.
    . Check for spark at each plug.
    . Test/replace Ignition Control Module and coil--AutoZone will do this for free.
    . Review condition of spark plugs, distributor cap, rotor, and spark plug wires.
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    Jan 25, 2011, 11:58 PM
    My 1977 Chevy Van did the same thing and needed a new fuel pump, battery and a good carb cleaning.
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